SPCA appeals for restraint
Tanya Waterworth
THE Annual Diwali Festival will be celebrated at the Veldenvlei Regional Sports Complex in Richards Bay on Saturday 25 October, starting at 4pm.
The uMhlathuze City Fire Department confirmed approval has been given for the planned firework display during the celebration and said that fireworks may be used at private premises, providing permission has been sought from neighbours.
Fireworks may not be let off in any streets or public venues unless permission from the Fire Department has been granted.
The National SPCA has also issued an appeal for restraint on fireworks with loud bangs over the festival.
'Diwali is a festival of light and yet around this time, we receive countless calls from people within the Hindu community who appeal to us for assistance, saying they are trying to celebrate in a traditional manner but are unable to do so, since many people ignore the bylaws relating to the use of fireworks.
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